Broad Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.15° N 64.48° W

Broad Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
13.7° C
0.6° 

Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broad Cove surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SSW swell with 1,121 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 21st Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 21st Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 23rd Jul)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break it down.

It's a rough couple of weeks at Broad Cove. The water is 57°, which is normal for this time of year, so you'll want a thick suit.

The first few days aren't looking great. Monday afternoon the 20th has some 5ft swell from the SSW with a cross-offshore wind, so it might be clean enough for a session. The energy is moderate (429), but the period is short at 8 seconds, so the waves will be weak and sectiony.

From Tuesday the 21st through Thursday the 24th, it's basically a no-go. The swell either drops or gets blown out by onshore winds. Wednesday the 22nd sees size bump to 7ft, but it's coming straight onshore, making it lumpy and horrible. That mess continues with some real energy in the water (797, 819 on Thursday the 23rd), but the wind ruins it all.

We get two small windows of opportunity. Friday morning the 24th is clean with a light cross-offshore breeze and 3ft swell from the SSW. The energy is low-moderate (189), but the conditions will be smooth.

The best chance of the whole 16 days is Saturday the 25th morning. It's glassy, dead calm, with 4ft of swell from the SSE. It's still short period, so it won't have much drive, but it'll be clean. The combined energy is moderate (152). Expect the crowd to be "often" here, so get there early.

After that, it's back to small, weak surf with onshore winds through the rest of July. There's a tiny chance on the morning of Saturday the 1st of August with 3ft swell and offshore wind from the WNW, but it's tiny and weak (117 combined energy). Sunday morning the 2nd of August is glassy with 3ft of swell, but again, the period is super short (5 seconds) and the energy is weak (73).

Honestly, Saturday the 25th is the only call. It's clean but small, and the waves will be weak. The rest of this 16-day stretch is a waiting game for a better swell and a cleaner wind. It'll turn around eventually.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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8
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1.2
SSE
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1.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
92
60
28
66
276
337
770
836
802
659
85
44
93
93
91
53
62
61
75
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
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20
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25
SSE
25
SSW
30
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35
SSW
25
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:16AM1.40m
2:45PM1.54m
3:13AM1.31m
3:36PM1.49m
4:14AM1.25m
4:29PM1.46m
5:16AM1.23m
5:23PM1.46m
6:14AM1.24m
6:16PM1.49m
7:06AM1.27m
7:05PM1.53m
Low Tide
8:21AM0.41m
9:10PM0.44m
9:11AM0.50m
10:09PM0.47m
10:05AM0.57m
11:08PM0.47m
11:01AM0.60m
00:04AM0.45m
11:57AM0.60m
00:55AM0.41m
12:49PM0.57m
1:41AM0.36m
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8:54
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Broad Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lunenburg, Shelburne and Halifax.

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